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All-Natural Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Nextrition

All-Natural Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food

Dog · Dry All Life Stages Large

This is a cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, including large-breed puppies, with beef as the primary animal protein and eggs and beef liver adding extra high-quality protein. It uses sorghum, oats, millet, and sweet potato for carbohydrates, and includes salmon oil plus a mix of fruits and veggies. Added prebiotics, postbiotics, and probiotics are aimed at supporting a healthy digestive tract.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.7 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a thoughtfully formulated cold-pressed dry food suitable for most dogs, including growing large-breed puppies, with moderate protein and fat levels. Beef, eggs, and beef liver provide diverse, high-quality animal proteins, and the grain mix offers digestible energy. It may work well for dogs who do best on a gut-focused formula with added pre-, pro-, and postbiotics, as long as they don’t have beef, egg, or dairy sensitivities.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Digestive Health Probiotic Support Immune Support Skin Coat Health Brain Health
Suitable For
All Life Stages Large
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Beef, eggs, and beef liver give a good mix of high-quality animal proteins for growth and maintenance.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including large-breed puppies.
  • Includes prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, which can help support a healthy gut microbiome.
  • Salmon oil and sunflower oil supply omega fatty acids that support skin, coat, and overall health.

Considerations

  • Contains beef, eggs, and milk, so it is not a good choice for dogs with allergies to these ingredients.
  • At about 480 calories per cup, it is relatively calorie-dense, so portions may need careful control for dogs prone to weight gain.
  • Cold-pressed foods are less common than extruded kibble, so some dogs may need a gradual transition to avoid digestive upset.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Beef, Ground Grain Sorghum, Sweet Potato, Dried Eggs, Oats, Yeast Extract, Millet, Beef Liver, Natural Flavor, Skim Milk Powder, Dried Carrots, Dried Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried Apples, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Spinach, Yeast Culture (Postbiotics), Salt, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root (Prebiotics), Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Probiotics (Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Extract, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilus Fermentation Extract), Rosemary Extract.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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02
Grain Sorghum
Grain sorghum is a gluten-free cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source that also contributes modest plant protein, B vitamins, and minerals, often serving as an alternative to corn or wheat. It supplies energy and dietary fiber for dogs and cats but is relatively low in certain essential amino acids (like lysine), and some tannin-containing varieties can reduce palatability and nutrient digestibility—processing and balanced formulation mitigate these issues, and sourcing should guard against mycotoxin contamination.
03
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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04
Egg
Eggs are used in pet foods as a highly digestible, complete animal protein and nutrient source—providing essential amino acids, bioavailable vitamins (A, D, E, B-complex including B12), minerals like selenium and iron, choline and healthy fats—while also improving palatability and texture. They support muscle maintenance, skin/coat and cognitive health in dogs and cats, but raw eggs can carry bacterial risk and contain avidin in whites that may reduce biotin with long-term feeding; some pets may also have egg allergies or require portion control for calorie management.
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05
Oat
Oats are commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber (beta‑glucans), plant protein, B vitamins and minerals, which can support healthy digestion and help moderate blood glucose and cholesterol. They are generally well tolerated by dogs and can be included sparingly for cats, but owners should avoid flavored or sweetened preparations (and ingredients like xylitol or raisins), be mindful of possible grain sensitivities or cross‑contamination with gluten, and prefer cooked oats for better digestibility and portion control due to caloric content.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
26.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
10.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
4.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
15.00%
Low High
3319
kcal / Kg
480
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size Large
Texture Whole Pieces
Processing method Cold Pressed
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation Formulation
Nextrition Beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

Brand

Nextrition is a cold-pressed dog food brand that launched online in 2023. Its all-natural recipes (chicken, beef, lamb, and salmon) are gently cold-pressed at about three times lower heat than kibble to preserve nutrients and support easier digestion. The recipes were developed by a pet nutritionist. The line is dog-only and also includes tummy treats.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Nextrition Pet Products
Founded 2022
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Illinois
Manufacturing oversight

Nextrition owns and operates its own patent-pending cold-press production line in Illinois, where all of its food is made. Every recipe is third-party tested for quality and safety before shipping.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Nextrition All-Natural Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Nextrition ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Nextrition. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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